Michael Poletika
Evaluation and Research Associate
Evaluation and Learning Research Center (ELRC)
Education Adminstration
Email:
mpoletik@purdue.edu
Profile
Mike is an experienced education policy and child welfare evaluator. He uses mixed methods to identify the effects of policies and programs on a wide range of student outcomes, as well as ways to improve the lives of children involved in child welfare systems. His research interests include STEM educational programs, the privatization of K-12 education, and policies affecting student financial aid and debt in higher education. Mike lives in Indianapolis with his wife, two dogs, and two cats, and enjoys sports, live music, and creative writing in his free time.